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A Topographical Dictionary of England
… finding well-watered valleys, fertile plains, and shady forests, adapted to their support, and suited to the exercise … of the kingdom, and for the preservation of the royal forests and chases. On the death of Hardicanute, in 1041, …
A History of the County of Berkshire
… Keppel estate was bought by the Commissioners of Woods and Forests and added to the royal demesne. 431 Among the royal … the lease was purchased by the Commissioners of Woods and Forests and surrendered to the Crown, the house with its … other royal palaces, by the Commissioners of Woods and Forests. 521 It was made over in September 1840 to the …